by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Notre Dame. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Notre Dame as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #31 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 31 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Indiana | 1 of 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at Notre Dame, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 499 |
| Master’s | 30 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
The social sciences field at Notre Dame breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 289 |
| Political Science and Government | 192 |
| Sociology | 43 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Notre Dame handed out 499 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Notre Dame is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,059 a year. This is below $99,029, the median for all majors at Notre Dame.
To complete a bachelor’s at Notre Dame, social sciences students accumulate a median of $19,588 in student loans. This is below $19,891, the typical median for all majors at Notre Dame.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,336 | $64,518 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Notre Dame are White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 316 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 34 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Notre Dame. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 30 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 21 |
